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Bucks Blast Pistons in Milwaukee

am800-sports-basketball-nba-pistons-bucks-1.9088007 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 17: Pat Connaughton #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against the Detroit Pistons during Game Two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 17, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Pat Connaughton of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against the Pistons during the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 17, 2019 in Milwauke. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images))

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The topseeded Bucks trounce the Pistons to take a two nothing series lead

The Bucks used a big third quarter to pull away from the Detroit Pistons for a 120-99 win in Game Two of their first-round NBA playoff series in Milwaukee.  

Eric Bledsoe led a balanced attack with 27 points for the Bucks.  

Milwaukee trailed by one at the half, but outscored Detroit 35-17 in the third to take control.

Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks, who lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.  

Andre Drummond had 18 points and 16 boards for the Pistons, who host Game Three on Saturday.

Blake Griffin did not play Wednesday night and remains day-to-day with a sore left knee.